Massage II Flashcards
1
Q
General health promotion, improved circulation, relax muscles, improve joint mobility, relaxation, healthy skin, and sense of well being.
A
Goals of Full Body Massage
2
Q
Reduce muscle stiffness and soreness, relief trigger points, and injury recovery.
A
Therapeutic needs for Massage.
3
Q
Length of Time.
A
30-90 Minutes (typically 60).
4
Q
Sequence of Body Regions.
A
Starting point, direction (clockwise), ending point.
5
Q
Opening Technique.
A
Effleurage (apply oil).
6
Q
Warming Technique.
A
Effleurage
7
Q
Transition Techniques
A
Effleurage or Tapotement
8
Q
Kneading of the dough technique.
A
Petrissage
9
Q
Feeling for knots and trigger points technique.
A
Deep Friction
10
Q
Vibration, cupping, chopping technique.
A
Tapotement
